Celebrating the Leadership Franklin County Community Class of 2025
Congratulations to the Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Community Class of 2025! Last night, we gathered at the F&M Trust Corporate Office Community Room to honor this year’s graduates, recognizing their hard work and dedication over the past year. This marks the 39th Annual LFC Graduation, a testament to the enduring impact of this esteemed program.…
Ribbon Cutting: ELM Shoe’s Launches ELM Active
The CVBA Team was honored to join ELM Shoe’s in launching ELM Active with a ribbon cutting celebration today! ELM Active is a brand new store dedicated to premium active footwear and gear. This expansion brings new energy to the historic Carl’s Drugstore building at 6 East Baltimore Street in Greencastle, transforming it into a…
Ribbon Cutting: 25th Anniversary of Providence Place Senior Living
Providence Place Senior Living celebrated 25 years in the Chambersburg, Pa. community on Thursday with a special ribbon cutting ceremony attended by residents, team members and business leaders. We are grateful to the Providence Place team for inviting the CVBA to join them in the celebration! Providence Place is located at 2085 Wayne Road in…
Member Spotlight: Russell Standard
Russell Standard is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt emulsion products and pavement preservation services, proudly serving the Cumberland Valley region since 1992. As a family-owned business with a long-standing dedication to excellence, the company supplies asphalt and asphalt emulsions and performs preventative road maintenance to approximately 65 municipalities in the region. However, our footprint…
Fountain Fest in Downtown Chambersburg
The countdown is on for Fountain Fest, coming to downtown April 25–27, 2025, with an action-packed lineup of activities, vendors, and entertainment for all ages. The highlight of the weekend happens Saturday, April 26, when downtown streets will close to vehicular traffic, transforming the area into a vibrant pedestrian-only celebration. Visitors can stroll through the…
Beside the Point: South Central Services Insulation
You Don’t Have to Be Hot This Summer. Does this scenario sound familiar? It’s mid-July, and the temperature outside is creeping closer to 100° Fahrenheit. To escape the heat, you stay inside. But despite closed windows and doors, the house is hot too. You can’t take it anymore. You crank the AC to try and…
Leadership Franklin County Seeks Project Proposals
The Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Class of 2026 is now accepting project proposals from government organizations, educational institutions and nonprofit groups with community-focused projects that align with LFC’s mission of developing servant leaders. Organizations interested in submitting a proposal must attend a mandatory virtual information session. Two session dates are available: April 23 and May…
CVBA Hosts Awards Breakfast Honoring Outstanding Businesses and Individuals
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) celebrated the achievements of local businesses and community leaders at the 2025 CVBA Awards Breakfast presented by M&T Bank with more than 200 people in attendance. The event, held at the Chambersburg Country Club this morning, recognized excellence in innovation, leadership and service, showcasing the remarkable contributions of individuals…
Public Invited to Help Shape Downtown Chambersburg’s Future on April 15
Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) invites the public to collaborate on shaping the future of downtown Chambersburg by participating in a series of Public Input Meetings on April 15, 2025. These sessions will help refine a five-year action plan as part of DCI’s pursuit of the Main Street Matters Designation, a program aimed at strengthening downtown…
CVBA Invites Young Professionals to Annual Conference
Young professionals under 40 are invited to attend the upcoming Young Professionals Conference, hosted by the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) on April 22. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Franklin County 11/30 Center and will provide opportunities for networking, professional development and personal growth. The conference will…